#2 Florida Panthers v. #1 Tampa Bay Lightning - Game 4Lightning Leads Series 2-1 The Panthers did well take game 3, but this game is nearly as important as the last, because it is very unlikely that they will be able to overcome a 3-1 deficit to a team as strong as the Lightning. The game … Continue reading Panthers v. Lightning – Bolts Overpower the Panthers for 3-1 Series Lead
The Panthers enter tonight down 2-0 to Tampa, and while this is not a must win game...this is a must win game. They cannot go down 3-0 to the defending champs and reasonably expect to win this series. The Panthers came out buzzing, recognizing the urgency of this game, and Sam Bennett, fresh off his suspension, … Continue reading Panthers v. Lightning – High Scoring Affair in Tampa
The Panthers look to even the series after losing a thrilling Game 1. The Lightning will sport these line combinations to start the game: https://twitter.com/JoeSmithTB/status/1394798964457750533?s=20 The Panthers, who will be without Sam Bennett who is serving a 1 game suspension, will have these lines: https://twitter.com/JamesonCoop/status/1394799922646552576?s=20 The Official Jersey Retailer of TXHT First Period: The Lightning … Continue reading Lightning v. Panthers – Bolts Tame the Panthers for 2-0 Lead
The NHL playoffs are off to an absolutely wild start, and Game 1 of Panthers - Lightning was no exception. This was a barnburner from the beginning. The first period featured 3 goals - two from the Panthers, and one from the Lightning. Blake Coleman got the scoring started for the Lightning at 7:42 of … Continue reading Lightning v. Panthers Game 1 – A Barn Burner in Florida
Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, 75pts) vs. Florida Panthers (37-14-5 79pts) This all Florida battle pits two very talented teams against each other. The Panthers won the season series 5-3 (with one of those wins in overtime), but blitzed the Lightning the last two games of the season, outscoring them by a combined 9-1. The defending … Continue reading Battle of Florida Comes to the Playoffs
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of April 19th through 25th. First Stars – Patrick Marleau (C - SJ) and Jane Vergara (Clinical Nurse Educator Generalist) Marleau would surpass two major milestones this past week as he would surpass "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe to become the … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Marleau’s Record Earns Top Honors
Tampa Bay is flying high. Top of the league standings, just 8 total losses. This team looks like real contenders. They have a tough customer with the Florida Panthers a team that has taken the league by suprise this season and sit just 4 points below The Lightning in the standings. An Instate rivals playoff … Continue reading Bolts Tame Cats 5-3 at Home
The two teams split the first two meetings. A dominant performance by The Panthers last Thursday and a dominant performance by Tampa Bay on Saturday. Both teams look like the top two teams in the division. By far the Bolts most difficult test this season to date. Steven Stamkos makes his return from the covid … Continue reading Bolts Overwhelmed By Panthers 6-4
Saturday night begins a new chapter of the sunshine state showdown between division and state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. Florida mauled the Bolts in a nightmare 5-2 victory at BB&T Center in Sunrise Flordia on Thursday. The Panthers looked strong and Tampa overwhelmed. Something this team isn’t used to feeling. … Continue reading Bolts Rebound Rout Cats 6-1
The Sunshine State Showdown between The Florida Panthers and The Tampa Bay Lightning at BB&T center in Sunrise. Shortly before Puck drop it was announced Captain Steven Stamkos would be out with a day to day injury. One has to wonder if this could be a continuation of the hard hit he took in the … Continue reading Bolts Drop First Sunshine State Showdown
